Freedom Theatre

Israeli troops kill Palestinian boy near Hebron

Maureen Clare Murphy 12 September 2023

Jenin’s Freedom Theater profoundly impacted by escalating Israeli occupation violence. Read more about Israeli troops kill Palestinian boy near Hebron

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 8 June 2016

Two representatives of the Jenin group have been prevented from entering Jordan. Read more about Freedom Theatre staff blocked from traveling

Sarah Irving 21 October 2015

Partnership with Indian performance group aims to unite the countries’ struggles for justice. Read more about Palestine's Freedom Theatre coming to India

Sarah Irving 2 June 2015

Jenin’s Freedom Theatre manages to evoke the Church of the Nativity’s ambience on a British stage. Read more about When death was in everyone's eyes: recalling Bethlehem's siege

Sarah Irving 14 May 2015

Tabloid press calls Palestinian play “pro-terrorist” — but cites critics who have never seen it. Read more about Freedom Theatre UK tour kicks off despite right-wing media attacks

Sarah Irving 29 April 2015

The Shubbak festival of Arabic culture showcases Palestinian film, dance and literature. Read more about Mourid Barghouti to headline London festival of Arabic culture

Maureen Clare Murphy 19 April 2015

Many of the directors and protagonists of this year’s festival happen to be women. Read more about Drama and uncomfortable questions at Chicago Palestine Film Festival

Sarah Irving 6 December 2013

Youth theatre will stage version of South African play The Island at Sao Paolo festival. Read more about Palestine's Freedom Theatre to stage Mandela tribute in Brazil

Sarah Irving 13 August 2013

Palestinian Theater company will tour its English-language production of The Island this autumn. Read more about Jenin's Freedom Theater to tour US

Daryl Meador Nablus 12 April 2013

Five artists scheduled to take part in the West Bank tour were denied entry by Israel. Read more about Playback and protest: The Freedom Bus hits the road